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KRP 980V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

Purple Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super58,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRP 980V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 850 Super
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 40,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 52,495 miles

headlight aim on upper limit

o/s outer c.v.boot poor condition

screen washer weak

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 850 Super?

Based on 1,726 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
587
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 152
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
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KRP 980V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super in Purple with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 58,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 850 Super fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 152 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRP 980V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 850 Super typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 850 Super is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KRP 980V registered?

KRP 980V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 Super, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is KRP 980V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRP 980V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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